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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Fort Stockton

Texas · 8,524 residents · 5.549 sq mi
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Fort Stockton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,921. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $40,400. The poverty rate of 29.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

8,524
+9%vs 2000
vs 7,846 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,536 / sq mi
+9%vs 2000
vs 1,414 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.9
−6%vs 2000
vs 32.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Fort Stockton
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,921
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,713 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,867
−23%vs 2000
vs $12,834 in 2000
US average: $14,340
29.5%
+7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$40,400
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$288
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $363 in 2000
US average: $450
68.2%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.7% in 2000
31.8% rent
1.8
+23%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic27.9%(2,192)
Black0.6%(47)
Hispanic / Latino69.9%(5,482)
Asian0.6%(50)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.8%(4,146)
1990
White, non-Hispanic62.3%(5,310)
Black0.6%(53)
Hispanic / Latino63.9%(5,445)
Asian0.5%(44)
Other36.6%(3,117)
Diversity Score81.7%(6,966)
82
+55%vs 2000
vs 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.2%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
58.0%
−5.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.0 min
+12%vs 2000
vs 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Fort Stockton, Texas?

Fort Stockton, Texas has about 8,524 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Fort Stockton, Texas?

The typical household in Fort Stockton, Texas earns about $21,921 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Stockton, Texas expensive?

In Fort Stockton, Texas, the median home is worth about $40,400, and the typical rent is about $288 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Stockton, Texas?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Stockton, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Stockton, Texas?

About 29.5% of people in Fort Stockton, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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